The Ascending Flower Pavilion resumed its tranquil.
"Zi Xiang, are you okay?"
Once Su Biqing left, Mu Yunjin looked at Zi Xiang's swollen face. Zi Xiang shook her head.
"Miss, this is nothing."
"This slap, sooner or later I will return it to them."
Mu Yunjin put away her Phoenix tail whip and looked at Zi Xiang with a sigh. Zi Xiang's small face is white, she bit her lip and wrinkled her brows.
"Miss, recently, it has not been peaceful. Big Madam and Fourth Miss, every day they change their schemes in order to get you. Now that things are like these, their spearheads will all aim at you."
Mu Yunjin smiles a little.
"Yes ah, I already responded to numerous matters. Apparently, in order to prevent me from marrying the Sixth Prince, those women spent a lot of thoughts."
"There are still a few days to go before the day of your marriage. I wish you could quickly marry the Sixth Prince and leave all these troubles."
Zi Xiang said. Mu Yunjin smiled but did not reply.
......
The next day, news of Mu Yiyang's death came. The streets are discussing spiritedly the incidents in Butterfly Flower City these past two days. Everyone criticized Mu Xiang Fu. When Mu Xiang heard of Mu Yiyang's death, his heart is in pain like it was on fire and he felt something sweet at the back of his throat as he finally spat out blood. Fortunately, the housekeeper helped steady him. Suddenly, Wei Hanqiao came with a group of officials. She shrieked.
"Where is Mu Yunjin? She killed my son! She must repay Yiyang with her life!"
"What evidence do you have to prove Yunjin did it?"
Su Biqing calmly asked. Her eyes seemed worried but occasionally it shows a triumphant glint. Wei Hanqiao already approached hysterically as she glared at Su Biqing.
"I have evidence! I already reported it to the authorities. You must not shield your daughter. Your two daughters are both fox charmers! Killing my son!"
"Shut up! That son of yours almost sullied Zhu'er. You still have the face to scold?"
Su Biqing saw Wei Hanqiao cursing her own daughter as a fox charmer, she retorted aloud. At this point, hearing the sounds, Mu Yunjin walked from the gardens, followed by Mu Yunhan. They saw the disheveled hair of Wei Hanqiao and the justice officials. They frowned a little.
"Mu Yunjin! You poisonous snake woman! You killed my son! You will not have an easy death!"
Upon seeing her, Wei Hanqiao rushed towards Mu Yunjin. Mu Yunhan blocked in front and ruthlessly pushed Wei Hanqiao to the side. At this point, Mu Xiang Fu is in chaos. Outside, a lot of people gathered to watch the bustling scene. Just as the atmosphere seemed to be in a deadlock, an Imperial guard hurriedly came in.
"The matter of the Second Young Master Mu, The Emperor has decided to let the Judicial Officer Chen Pu come and handle this case. Asking everyone from the Xiang Fu to please go to the Justice Office for an interrogation."
Hearing the words Justice Office, the distressed Wei Hanqiao smiled.
"Well, well, this time let's see who wins."
......
Justice Office.
Just as Mu Yunjin stepped foot inside a luxurious interrogation room, she was surprised. Sitting on each side of Chen Pu in the center stage of the interrogation room are Zheng Taihou and Qin Taifei. And sitting beside them are Chu Li, Chu Ye, Chu Qingqiang, and Chu Qingyuan.
It seems that this matter is really big. Mu Yinjin stood there, subconsciously looking at Chu Li. It seems that Chu Li is wearing moonlight white clothing, revealing his prominence but his indifference and cold air still did not diminish.
Chu Li's line of sight also went to Mu Yunjin but like a streak of lightning, he moved it away like he never looked. Chen Pu saw the Mu family are all present, he can't help but feel pressure as he instructed the imperial guards to provide some chairs. Then he apologetically looked towards Mu Yunjin.
"Third Miss, you are the biggest suspects today, therefore you need to stand on trial and cannot take a seat."
Mu Yunjin carelessly agreed as she glanced at Mu Yiyang's body on the floor that is covered in white cloth. Qin Taifei looked at Mu Yunjin with concern but did not say anything. Instead, she instructed Chen Pu.
"Begin!"
Chen Pu nodded.
"Lady Wei, when did you discover that the victim has been murdered?"
Chen Pu asked as he faces Wei Hanqiao. Hearing it, Wei Hanqiao suddenly cried.
"When I got up this morning to deliver Yiyang's breakfast, I knocked on his door for a long time. There was no answer. I felt something wrong, I smashed the door open. Only to see that Yiyang was already murdered."
"You kept on saying that Third Miss Mu killed your son, is there any evidence?"
Chen Pu then asked. Wei Hanqiao held back her tear and inhaled.
"With the incidents that happened these couple of days, if not her then who?"
"Lady Wei, you shouldn't speak without any evidence! What evidence do you have that these are all Jin'er's scheme?"
Qin Taifei listened to Wei Hanqiao and saw that she had no evidence against Mu Yunjin. Hearing the words Zheng Taihou looked towards Mu Lingzhu and Su Biqing, then immediately looked towards the coroner.
"You inspected the second young master's corpse. Did you discover any abnormalities?"
Zheng Taihou asked. The coroner took a step forward and with a clear voice, he reported.
"I just inspected the Second Young Master's corpse. He died around si geng (1:00-3:00 am). I discovered on his neck an extremely thin and deep wound, presumably, the size of a thread, he showed signs of strangulation. Also in the Second Young master's blood, I discovered traces of an aphrodisiac drug. The result is really unimaginable."
"Aphrodisiac?"
The coroner's words made Su Biqing cry out in fear, looking surprised. The coroner looked at Su Biqing and nodded. Su Biqing furiously stood up.
"Yesterday there were rumors about Yiyang and Zhu'er in a restaurant. Afterward, I took Zhu'er to a doctor, they also said that Zhu'er has taken some aphrodisiacs."
"If Chen Daren does not believe us, you can extract Zhu'er's blood and have it tested. I believe we can still check it now."
Chen Pu frowned then nodded as he instructed one of his guards.
"Take some of the Fourth Miss' blood and have it tested."
Mu Lingzhu is taken away. Mu Yunjin who was standing in one place has no facial expression whatsoever. She just listened to the words, and inwardly thought 'Today's matter is really troublesome.'
Approximately a cup of tea time, the guard has already extracted Mu Lingzhu's blood, and the coroner is testing it inside the interrogation room. Finally, they obtained the result...
"In the Fourth Miss blood, there are indeed traces of aphrodisiac drugs."
When the coroner's words were heard, Wei Hanqiao sneered.
"The matter here, is it not clear? Because Mu Yiyang has revealed his relationship with Mu Yunjin. Mu Yunjin herself heartlessly drugged Yiyang and Lingzhu to divert everyone's attention and throw the spear to Lingzhu."
Su Biqing and Mu Xiang heard Wei Hanqiao. They were unable to retort. Therefore, Su Biqing took the lead to show her disappointment.
"Yunjin, don't tell me it is really true? That in order to absolve yourself you made your younger sister a scapegoat?"
Everyone looked at Mu Yunjin. Everyone's gaze is at Mu Yunjin but, not only did she not show any timidness, instead she appeared completely haughty.
"If you want me to plead guilty then show your evidence. How would I know if Mu Yiyang and Mu Lingzhu already took some aphrodisiacs before that incident?!"
Mu Yinjin's cold and arrogant words made everyone surprised inside the interrogation room. Chu Li raised his cold and indifferent eyes with a slight vigor as he smiled faintly. Qin Taifei also gasped in admiration as she looked at Mu Yunjin. Soon after she continued.
"That is correct! You need to provide evidence, if not then it is only a subjective idea that is hard to convince everyone."
"Oh right! This princess heard two days ago that Second Young Master Mu visited Third Miss Mu to tell of their incestuous relationship. Several Mama came to inspect her body but suddenly dropped this matter. It is possible that Third Miss Mu really has a guilty conscience and took the Second Young Master's life."
The Fifth Princess Mu Qingqiang calmly interjected.
"This princess also heard that Third Miss Mu and Second Young Master Mu have grievances against each other. The second young master was beaten to be handicapped. This matter Xiang Ye should be clear about?"
After being pointed out, Mu Xiang's complexion was ashen. Even if he failed to live up to his expectations, he is still his own flesh and blood. Now his death is dubious his heart is not at ease. And this matter leading towards Mu Yunjin, made him think of the recent abnormal behavior, he inwardly felt a lingering fear.
"Mu Xiang, Is there really such a matter?"
Zheng Taihou asked aloud. After a long time, Mu Xiang gravely nodded.
"There really is an incident."
Zheng Taihou then stated aloud.
"Then since the coroner said that the Second Young Master died of strangulation, during Si geng time (1:00 - 3:00 am) Third Miss Mu, do you have proof that you were in your own courtyard during that time?"
Mu Yunjin looked coldly.
"None."
"Since you have no proof, then in this case you are the greatest suspect. Because of the Second Young Master's death, you will gain the most benefit."
Zheng Taihou sneered.
Mu Yunjin slightly frowned before smiling widely, She looked at Zheng Taihou.
"In this case trial, Chen Pu is more professional right?"
In short, these words directly negated Zheng Taihou's words. Chen Pu is feeling as if he is sitting on pins and needles. He has never encountered a thorny case like this before. It is not good to offend any sides, not to mention that Third Miss Mu is really the biggest suspect but there is no substantial evidence. It is really a big headache. Just as the atmosphere condensed into silence, Chu Li's ice-cold voice sounded.
"Mu Yunjin is about to enter into this prince's Fu, therefore don't you think that in the basis of jealousy, suspicions should also be directed to this prince?"
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